Clinical Assistant Professor in Special Education, Non Tenure Track, Fall 2025

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at The University of Tennessee seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor in Special Education. The role involves teaching, supervising, and developing programs that support students with disabilities. The position offers a collaborative environment focused on effective educational practices and requires a doctoral degree with substantial teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in Special Education or highly related field.
• Substantial experience teaching students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated potential in college teaching and field supervision.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in special education.
• Supervising preservice teachers in diverse settings.
• Developing courses and teacher preparation programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Doctoral degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

Clinical Assistant Professor in Special Education, Non Tenure Track, Fall 2025

Location:
Knoxville, TN, United States
Open Date:
Apr 1, 2025
Description:
Position: The College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at The University of Tennessee is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor for a position in special education in the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education. We seek a new faculty member to join an active research and teaching community focused on the preparation of teachers and allied professionals in meeting the needs of students with disabilities or academic or behavioral difficulties. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position begins August 2025. The successful candidate will join an active, collaborative, and interdisciplinary faculty committed to improving public education and educational supports for individuals with disabilities through exemplary research, teaching, and service.

Responsibilities include: (1) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses focused on special education procedures and evidence- and research-based instruction and intervention for students with disabilities or academic or behavioral difficulties; (2) supervising the applied work of preservice and in-service teachers in diverse school settings and/or preservice behavior analysts in educational settings; (3) working with a team of faculty in developing, delivering, and evaluating undergraduate and graduate courses and special education and related programs; (4) developing collaborative relationships with local schools, teachers, community members, or clinicians; (5) providing service and leadership to the university, to local/state national/international professional organizations, and to the community; (6) fulfilling advising and administrative duties/service as required by the program, department, college, and the university; and (7) developing and administering teacher preparation or other grant-funded training programs./The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciencesis a multidisciplinary unit comprised of seven departments.The Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education, the College’s largest department, offers undergraduate and graduate programs of study that lead to initial teacher licensure in many areas as well as undergraduate programs in educational interpreting and audiology/speech pathology and advanced programs in special education, school psychology, educational psychology, applied behavior analysis, and others. Graduate education programs prepare master’s students, educational specialists, and doctoral students for careers in research, teaching, and leadership in research universities, teaching colleges, school districts, and other educational settings. Special education faculty conduct rigorous research on academic, behavioral, communication, and functional skills and interventions; assessment; and teacher preparation and professional development. Faculty members are committed to preparing educators and allied professionals for effective and engaging practice in high need urban and rural communities.
Qualifications:

Required qualifications include: (1) an earned doctoral degree in Special Education or highly related field (ABD candidates will be considered); (2) substantial experience of successful teaching of students with disabilities (preferably in public school settings; K-12); (3) professional experiences and education/training related to current research and practice on teaching and intervention for students with disabilities or academic or behavioral difficulties; (4) successful experience or demonstrated potential in college teaching and advising and providing field supervision of preservice special education teachers; (5) effective communication and interpersonal skills; and (6) evidence of ability to work within a collaborative team.

Desired qualifications include: (1) specific expertise in research- and evidence-based instruction and intervention for one or more populations of students with disabilities; (2) three or more years of experience teaching or providing interventions for children and youth with disabilities in grades K-12; (3) experience collaborating with other personnel in educational settings to support students/individuals with disabilities; (4) a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with willingness and potential to contribute to teaching, supervision, and/or coordination for a graduate-level program in applied behavior analysis; and (5) successful experience or demonstrated potential for professional research, scholarship, or creative activity.

Application Instructions:
Please apply online. Please include a letter expressing your interest and describing your qualifications as they relate directly to the required and desired qualifications for the position, current curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, please visit http://cehhs.utk.edu. The search is chaired by Dr. Tara Moore. If you have specific inquiries, please contact Gina Guinn at [e-mail].
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 [e-mail][phone]. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ.Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or [phone] [e-mail].